noun

pendragon

pehn-DRAGN

Pendragon (noun) means a title given to ancient British war leaders, meaning something like supreme chief or overlord. Example: “Uther Pendragon was said to be the father of King Arthur.”

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noun

A title given to ancient British war leaders, meaning something like supreme chief or overlord.

"Uther Pendragon was said to be the father of King Arthur."

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In plain EnglishA legendary title for a top war leader, best known from the Arthurian legend "Uther Pendragon."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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pendragons plural

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Etymology

From Welsh pen ("head, chief") plus dragon ("commander, war leader"), giving a title meaning roughly "chief war leader."

Origin: Welsh

Rhymes for pendragon

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pendragon” mean?

The word “pendragon” means a title given to ancient British war leaders, meaning something like supreme chief or overlord. In plain terms, a legendary title for a top war leader, best known from the Arthurian legend "Uther Pendragon.".

How do you pronounce “pendragon”?

“Pendragon” is pronounced pehn-DRAGN (/pɛnˈdɹæɡ(ə)n/ in IPA).

How do you use “pendragon” in a sentence?

Here is “pendragon” used in a sentence: “Uther Pendragon was said to be the father of King Arthur.”

What part of speech is “pendragon”?

“Pendragon” is a noun.

Where does the word “pendragon” come from?

The word “pendragon” comes from Welsh. From Welsh pen ("head, chief") plus dragon ("commander, war leader"), giving a title meaning roughly "chief war leader.".

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